mission camp

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mission camp: MEXICO

So you want to go to Mission Camp?! Great idea!!! In all my years of doing ministry, there is nothing that brings about more life change, challenges, and spiritual growth than missions! There’s a richness in the ability to leave what you are used to and go somewhere totally different. To see how other cultures live, eat, sleep & work. To see how God is at work somewhere so different that what you are used. You will not come home the same! I believe that Missions are great for everyone! Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, whether you feel close to God, or you’re not sure He exists, a mission trip can be a great experience for you! Not only will you grow, change, and be challenged, you will also have the opportunity to bring the hope of Jesus to people in need. This Mission Camp will have us in Mexico with Amor Ministries from July 19th-22nd. This will give us an opportunity to partner with the local church and families in a beautiful community. We hope you’ll consider joining us on this adventure!

Our lives will never be the same after we serve with them. Praying for you as you consider, Lisette Fraser Brandon Vasquez Sam Kemp Lead Family Pastor Family Pastor - HS Family Pastor - MS

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Why this trip?

We don’t take the call to do mission work lightly! In the book of Matthew, Jesus says: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,

I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me,

I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and

invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."

We have been called to look after the “least of these!” We have also been asked to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Because of these things, we feel that it is incredibly important to do mission work. And, we believe that mission work can be done by all ages! That being said, we feel that it is important to work with organizations that are credible, safe, thoughtful, mission minded, have a great history, partner with the local church, understand students, do work that is sustainable, and so much more! There are thousands of mission organizations out there, but few of them fit those requirements. We are excited to be partnering with AMOR Ministries. AMOR Ministries is an organization that works alongside families in need to build homes and create sustainable change in their lives and the community around them. We are excited to partner with AMOR and come alongside the local community in Mexico.

Check out more about at: www.amor.org

We hope you’ll come along for the adventure!

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ITINERARY MEXICO 2017

July 19, 2017 – July 22, 2017

Wednesday, July 19 (Travel to Mexico, Build day 1)

• Leave TFC @5:30AM • Arrive San Diego @7:30AM • Head into Mexico to our worksites • 9:00AM – meet the families & start constructing walls • Finish work around 5:00pm & head to AMOR Camp

Thursday, July 20 (Build day 2)

• Construct walls and roof • Tar paper roof • Bailing wire on walls, tar paper walls

Friday, July 21 (Build Day 3)

• Stucco walls • Pray it dries quickly • Second coat of stucco & finishing touches • Hand family the keys & bless their new home • Pack-up & drive up to San Diego

Saturday, July 22 (San Diego)

• Debrief the trip & experiences • 4:00PM arrive back at TFC

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COST BREAKDOWN

TRAVEL: Vans (San Diego to Mexico and back & insurance) - $65/person

AMOR: Program costs (tents, food, water, tools, supplies) - $395

HOTEL: Friday Night in San Diego (1 night) - $40

MEALS: Food while not in Mexico - $25

TOTAL COST: $525 ** You will likely want some money for snacks and souvenirs.

Financial Plan for Mexico Trip Deposit: $50 with application by June 1, 2017 (non-refundable after July 1, 2017)

Fundraising: We know that many will need to raise some funds to make this trip happen. We know that many people love to support missions! We will resource you with some great fundraising tools and suggestions. Be sure to grab one of our fundraising packages!

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STUFF TO KNOW

BORDER CROSSING: We require all participants have a valid passport. There will be no exceptions. Please order your passport early. If you are under 18 years old, we will need your parents to have a notarized letter saying you are permitted to travel with us. Do not get this yet, as we may be able to find a notary willing to do it for free for you. HEALTH ISSUES: The staff at Amor ministries in Tijuana assured us that we do not need any special vaccinations in order to work there. We do however encourage you to get the Twinrex shot (Hep A & B) as well as a Tetanus shot. It isn’t mandatory but we are going to a foreign country and it is a good idea. If it is hot and sunny we must make sure we wear sun block, a hat and drink lots of water. While in Mexico we recommend that our team only drinks and eats the food and water that will be provided to us by Camping Pro’s out of San Diego. If a situation demands medical treatment, we will go back to the US for treatment, since we will be a short 20-60 minutes away. We as a team will always have a First Aid kit on hand. WEATHER: The weather that time of year will be hot! Be prepared for very warm days, but cool evenings as we camp. A good packing list to come. MONEY: The individual trip cost will be $525. After the deposit of $75, the remaining $450 can be fundraised. Initial deposit of $75 is due with application (June 1, 2017) and the balance is due on July 15, 2017. While in Mexico & San Diego all major expenses are covered, that includes transportation, food & lodging. However, snacks and souvenirs are at your own expense. It is recommended that you have cash. Peso’s shouldn’t be necessary as cash is accepted most places. ACCOMMODATIONS: While in San Diego, we will be staying in hotels (4 people to a room – 2 queen beds). While in Mexico we will be staying in tents. Sleeping bags and pillows are required.

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Mexico Mission Trip Packing List

GENERAL PACKING:

• Passport or Passport card • Signed Amor participation form • Sleeping bag • Pillow • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo) • Towel and washcloth • Flashlight or headlamp (and batteries) • Reusable water bottle • Sunglasses • Hat and/or visor • Sunscreen and lip balm • Work gloves • Work shoes (closed toe shoes) • Bathing suit for the showers • Work clothes (no shorts or dresses) • Sandals or flip flops for camp • Warm clothes for the evening (it gets cold!) • Rain gear (check weather before we go!) • Bible and journal

THINGS TO NOTE:

q Please keep make-up to an absolute minimum. q No electricity in Mexico q Pants and t-shirts are required on the worksite, no shorts, tank tops or sandals q Each person is permitted one bag

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Fellowship Monrovia

Mexico Mission Trip Application Complete the following questions in full. If additional space is required, please attach a separate page to this form. PERSONAL INFORMATION 1. Name

First Middle Last 2. Address Street Address City Province P/C E-mail Address: ____________________________ Phone: (_____) ________________ 3. Date of Birth: (DD/MM/YYYY) ________________ 4. Gender: Male ___ Female ____ Citizenship: ____________________ 5. City of Birth: ________________________ Country of Birth: ________________ 6. Parents names (if under 18): 7. Do you speak Spanish: (Circle one) No Limited Fair Well “My Name is Inigo Montoya” 8. Do you attend Fellowship Monrovia? ________ If yes for how long? _______ 9. Have you ever been on a trip like this one before? List where, when, the type of trip and

how long you were there?

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11. Why do you want to go on this trip?

12. What kind of skills, abilities and talents do you have? (Construction, Music, Teaching,

Singing, Photography, Video, Knitting, Excel Spreadsheet guru, etc. …)

13. Are you willing to work with others whose nature and temperament might be different and

even difficult to you? Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please tell a story of a time you did this; if no, please share why

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14. Describe your spiritual journey

15. Describe your character (the type of person you are):

16. If someone asked you, “Who is Jesus?” what would you say?

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17. Please attach a photocopy of your passport. If you do not have a passport, you

must obtain one before the trip. If you are over 25 years old please attach a photocopy

of your driver’s license

REFERENCES: Please give two references that we can contact. Either an employer or teacher is great. Please let your references know that we will be contacting them Reference 1 Name: ________________________ Occupation: ________________________ Phone: ________________________ E-Mail: ________________________ Reference 2 Name: ________________________ Occupation: ________________________ Phone: ________________________ E-Mail: _______________________ Signature: ________________________ Date: ________________________

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Mission Camp Conduct Agreement

As a group you should be committed to honoring, respecting and working in harmony with each group member, treating one another as you wish to be treated. We are going as servants of Christ, and our attitudes and actions are the most visible reflection of that. These standards of conduct are put in place so that there are no questions regarding expected conduct while on a mission trip.

A CONTRACT ON PERSONAL CONDUCT

1. Go to serve by keeping every environment you are in clean. Clean up after yourself, during travel, while at the worksite and at the campsite.

2. On the trip respect those in authority, as they will respect you. Having leaders helps ensure

safety and a smooth trip. You are expected to listen to team leaders. Disrespect towards anyone will not be tolerated.

3. Go to experience accountability with each other. You are required to use the buddy system.

Never go off by yourself no matter what age. Always have at least one other person with you and inform a leader of where you are going.

4. Go to experience community with one another. Do not leave the assigned or expected areas at

any time. 5. Go to experience God’s creation and the diversity of climate. Come prepared.

6. Go to be challenged. There will be some experiences that may be difficult for you whether

physical, emotional, mental and even spiritual. Allow these experiences to teach you and build your character.

7. Go to focus on the service and work set before you. This trip is about the people we desire to

serve. Sharing Christ’s love is an amazing gift that each of us can share.

8. No public displays of affection between dating couples. Stay out of tents of opposite gender at all times. Do not use this trip as an opportunity to hook up, as it distracts from the purpose of the trip.

9. Dress appropriately for a cross cultural experience. What might be appropriate in California is

not necessarily appropriate in other cultures.

10. Consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs will not be permitted on this trip regardless of age. We also will not permit alcohol to be purchased and brought back with us.

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Mission Camp Conduct Agreement pt 2. I ______________________________ have read the above and I understand that I have agreed to keep all points of the conduct agreement. If I fail to do so, I know that disciplinary actions will follow and may even result in being sent home at my own expense, or the expense of my parent or guardian. Participants signature:______________________________________ Date:_____________________________________ For persons under the age of 18 Parent signature:___________________________________________ Date:__________________________________

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M E D I C A L A N D L I A B I L I T Y R E L E A S E F O R M – M I N O R

M i s s i o n C a m p : M e x i c o

Name _______________________________________________________________________ Birthdate _____ / ____ /___________________________________________________________________ Grade ______ Last First Middle Initial (Month/Day/year) (If Summer, in upcoming Fall) Address Number and Street City & State Zip Father _______________________________________ Phone: (H) ___________________ (W) ________________ (C) _________________

Mother ______________________________________ Phone: (H) ___________________ (W) ________________ (C) _________________

In Emergency, Notify: ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Doctor _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Allergic Reactions: ❑ Drugs ❑ Insect Stings ❑ Other ___________________________________________________________ If you have checked any of the above, please give details (i.e., include normal treatment): _____________________________________________

Immunizations (please write the year each immunization was last received. If never received said immunization, please write “N/A”) Tetanus: ______ Diptheria: ______ Pertussis: ______ Measles/Mumps/Rubella: ______ Polio: ______ Chicken Pox (VAR): ______ Hepatitis B: ______ Medications - Name and Dosage/Times: ______________________________________________________________________________________ State all medical conditions and contagious diseases: Any swimming restrictions? ❑ Yes ❑ No Any activity restrictions? ❑ Yes ❑ No Please explain if answer was yes ______________________________________________________________________________________________

The church's insurance is no substitute for medical insurance. If you have medical insurance, your carrier will be billed for medical charges in the case of illness or injury while your son or daughter is on a church-related activity.

Do you have health insurance? ❑ Yes ❑ No Insurance Company _________________________________________________

Policy Number ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT I, the undersigned, represent and acknowledge that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor named on this form (“Minor”), and that I am authorized on behalf of myself, Minor and our heirs, assigns and next of kin, to hereby enter into this authorization and release agreement (“Agreement”), in order for and IN CONSIDERATION OF Minor being able to participate in the following described activities (“Activities”), including transportation to and from Activities, facilitated by Fellowship Church, Inc. (“Fellowship Monrovia”), which are described as follows (completed by staff): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ and are to take place at the following date(s) and location(s) (completed by staff): ________________________________________________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER: I acknowledge that participation in the Activities involves risk to the Minor and may result in various types of injury including, but not limited to, sickness, bodily injury, death, emotional injury, personal injury, property damage and financial damage. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, INCLUDING RISKS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, OF INJURIES, HOWEVER CAUSED, EVEN IF CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE ACTION, INACTION, OR NEGLIGENCE OF FELLOWSHIP MONROVIA AND ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES (“RELEASEES”) TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW.

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[Rev. March 2017] Fellowship Monrovia 1401 E. Huntington Drive, Monrovia CA, 91016 I 626.239.8109

I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Releasees, from any and all liability, claims, demands, costs, expenses and compensation arising out of or in any way related to any injury or other damage that may result to Minor or to members of my family, household, or individuals I invite or for whom I am otherwise responsible while participating in or present at any of the Activities, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. SCOPE: I further acknowledge and accept that Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law and agree that if any portion of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect. EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION: I hereby authorize Fellowship Monrovia and its agents, employees, and volunteers, and the above identified emergency contact to consent to medical, surgical or dental examination and/or treatment, including, but not limited to, X-ray examination, anesthesia, injections, and hospitalization as deemed necessary. I authorize Fellowship Monrovia and its agents, employees, and volunteers to give the Minor the following over-the-counter medications, and any other prescribed medication, as directed by the labels provided by the manufacturer: Analgesics (such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen), antihistamines (such as Sudafed, Benadryl), antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream (such as Cortaid), electrolyte replacement fluids, antiseptic skin and wound cleansers, analgesic balms or gels, and sunscreens. I do not consent to the following medications being administered to Minor (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________________________. PHOTO/VIDEO CONSENT AND RELEASE: I hereby assign and grant Releasees the right and permission to use, display, and publish photographs, video, electronic representations, and sound recordings made of Minor during Activities, and I hereby RELEASE Releasees from any and all liability from such use and publication. I specifically WAIVE all rights to compensation and approval for any of the foregoing. CONSENT TO DISCLOSURE OF MEDICAL CONDITION: To provide Minor proper care and supervision, and to ensure the health and safety of the youth and staff of Fellowship Monrovia, it will occasionally be necessary to disclose Minor’s medical condition to those who have a need to know in order to take proper precautions and/or provide treatment. By signing this form, I consent to disclosure of Minor’s medical condition to Fellowship Monrovia employees, volunteers, officers, directors, and agents, as well as to third parties who may be affected or have a reasonable basis to know, including, but not limited to, parents, children, medical providers, first responders, participants, hosts, facilities managers, and those with whom contact with Minor is foreseeable. RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP FELLOWSHIP MONROVIA INFORMED: If any of the information I have provided on this form changes, I agree to promptly inform Fellowship Monrovia of such changes, and sufficiently in advance for Fellowship Monrovia to be aware of such changes and reasonably take any action necessary prior to Minor’s participation in any Activities. I also agree to immediately inform Fellowship Monrovia if Minor is or has been exposed to any communicable diseases prior to participating in any Activities. I REPRESENT THAT ALL INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE, ESPECIALLY REGARDING MINOR’S MEDICAL CONDITION AND ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS. I HAVE READ ALL OF THE FOREGOING, FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TERMS OF EACH, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY MY SIGNING THIS FORM AND AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, AND I SIGN THIS FORM FOR MYSELF AND ON BEHALF OF MINOR AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT. _____________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date: Print Full Name: Relationship to Minor: